Job summary
- Main area
- Dietitian
- Grade
- Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 390-CSS-BR-9618
- Employer
- Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Broomfield
- Town
- Chelmsford
- Salary
- £31,049 Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 20/06/2025 23:59
Employer heading

Dietitian
Band 5
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is the only acute hospital provider in the Mid and South Essex Integrated Care System (ICS), which is a system of health and care partners working together for our local population.
Within Mid and South Essex there are 149 GP practices, operating from over 200 sites, forming 27 Primary Care Networks and one Ambulance Trust. There are also three main community and mental health service providers who work together through a community collaborative.
We collaborate with other valuable partners, including three Healthwatch organisations, nine voluntary and community sector organisations and three top tier local authorities, with seven district, borough and city councils, as well as our local universities.
Job overview
Are you about to graduate as a new dietitian or a newly qualified dietitian ?
We at MSE hospitals have an exciting opportunity for a band 5 Dietitian to Join our friendly team at Broomfield Hospital, Chelmsford with many specialities. We support team working and encourage innovation and progression.
You will join an enthusiastic and motivated dietetic team with Dietetic assistants and 2 other Band 5 Dietitians . The post will be a rotational post within acute and community settings
You will have ongoing support from senior members of the team and the opportunity to shadow and develop clinical skills in speciality areas that interest you .
We are also committed to supporting ongoing personal development and we are also a dedicated department for student training.
As a key member of the team you will cover a varied and challenging caseload in a supportive environment including inpatients and outpatients .
If you are interested in the role and believe you hold the qualities we require, then apply today!
Previous applicants need not apply.
Main duties of the job
To act as a source of expertise in the dietary management and treatment of a diverse range of conditions for patients, healthcare professionals, and the general public and the media.
To manage a clinical caseload encompassing but not exclusively in a range of in-patients from medical, surgical, cardiothoracic, orthopaedic and care of the elderly wards, and out-patient clinics in both hospital and community settings.
Working for our organisation
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.'
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For more details on this varied and rewarding role, please see the attached job description. We look forward to your application!
Person specification
Skills
Essential criteria
- BSc (Hons) or postgraduate equivalent in Dietetics
- HCPC/Applied for HCPC.
Desirable criteria
- Experience of working in an Acute Setting in UK
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- communication skills - Excellent written skills
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of CPD
- Presentation skills
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Bridget Lee
- Job title
- Dietetic Service Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01245 514236
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